Events & Programs

St. Vincent Carmel is proud to be actively engaged in the community!

Health awareness and prevention are core to the community outreach of the hospital. Our commitment to caring is infused in community-related activities, including events and programs that are educational, informative, and make a positive impact on area residents. Some of these programs impact health directly while others affect health indirectly by improving quality of life.

The Center for Healthy Aging, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, will be offering a series of educational topics designed to help caregivers meet the needs of their loved ones with dementia. The series is free and open to anyone who is interested.

Center of Hope

A SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)-trained nurse is on-call at all times

A dedicated and private examination room is provided for these vulnerable patients

Specialized equipment has been purchased to collect and preserve
evidence to assist in the successful prosecution of perpetrators

The Center of Hope coordinator works closely with law enforcement and
the judicial system as well as mental health and social service
agencies to help victims access the services they need and to provide
expert testimony that assists in securing convictions.

The St. Vincent Carmel Center of Hope
also works closely with Chaucie’s Place. Chaucie’s Place provides
services to children who are victims of suspected abuse or neglect.
St. Vincent Carmel provides medical services and facility space to
Chaucie’s Place.

St. Vincent Carmel also provides financial support to:

The Carmel Police Department’s Child Safety Seat Program at the Trinity Free Clinic

Safe Sitter Course
To register call St. Vincent CAREline, 317-338-2273.
St. Vincent is a safe sitter training site. Teens (ages 11-13) can participate in a 6-hour class where they learn practical information about caring for children and what to do in an emergency. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

CPR for Family and Friends
To register call St. Vincent CAREline, 317-338-2273.
Non-certification CPR course. Invite your family and friends to participate in a stress-free, basic CPR course. Participants learn basic CPR and choking rescue for adults, children and infants. Fee: $25 per person.

Carmel Public Safety Day

Each fall, the Carmel community and surrounding neighbors anticipate
coming to the St. Vincent Carmel Campus for Carmel Public Safety Day, an
event dedicated to educating children and adults about safety issues.
The success of the event depends on close coordination among St. Vincent
Carmel and staff, the Carmel Fire and Police departments and
the City of Carmel.

In recent years, St. Vincent Carmel staff have focused on key educational themes, including:

The importance of hand washing and hand hygiene in the spread of germs

The Hope Family Care Center in Cicero offers healthcare services to
uninsured and underinsured citizens of Hamilton County. This
Christ-centered organization works to meet the medical needs of the
underserved communities in Hamilton County. St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
supports The Hope Family Care Center through grants and donations. The
clinic is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9 AM to
Noon.

The Trinity Free Clinic located at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
Church in Carmel is dedicated to providing healthcare low-income
patients in Hamilton County. St. Vincent Carmel Hospital provides
financial support for Trinity’s mission, and our associates volunteer
their time and talent. Visit their website for a comprehensive list of
services and hours.

The Heart and Soul Clinic of Westfield receives financial support
from St. Vincent Carmel to provide healthcare solutions to Hamilton
County’s underserved populations. It is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday
of each month from 9 AM to Noon.

The B.A.B.E. “store” offers baby supplies and clothing at discounted
prices to Hamilton County residents in exchange for coupons earned
through prenatal visits, parent education and family support services
visits.

St. Vincent Carmel and MAMA’s Cupboard have been working
together for over 10 years to provide donated food and referral services
in Sheridan, Indiana. MAMA’s Cupboard is open each Friday from 2-4pm or
by appointment at 206 E. 2nd St., Sheridan.

In keeping with the mission to care for the poor and vulnerable, St. Vincent Carmel partners with Meals on Wheels to deliver
nutritious meals to homebound persons who cannot prepare adequate meals
for themselves due to illness, age or disability. Many meals are part of
physician-prescribed diets.

St. Vincent Carmel is committed to helping seniors stay
healthy and remain a vital part of the community. As part of that
commitment, St. Vincent Carmel has developed a partnership with PrimeLife
Enrichment.

Did you know? Obesity has emerged as the second leading cause of preventable deaths in America today.

Many of the individuals struggling with obesity have tried multiple
weight-loss programs and find surgical intervention as the only means of
losing the weight necessary to lead healthy and productive lives.

We'll Help You on Your Journey

As a Center of Excellence in the area of Bariatric Surgery, St. Vincent Carmel
has developed outreach programs for the morbidly obese. Through classes
and support groups, individuals are better able to change their
lifestyle, habits and activities to achieve success in their weight loss
endeavors.

Nursing mothers and babies, as well as expectant mothers, are
welcome. During every weekly session, you can share your experiences and
concerns with a St. Vincent Lactation Consultant, and check your baby's
weight for growth.

Class meets at the same time every week: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Please call the St. Vincent Carmel Hospital lactation office at 317-582-7461 for the exact location.

If you’re grieving a loss, you’re not alone. We express our sympathy
for the loss of your precious baby. Sharing experiences with others who
have similar grief can be a comfort. In that spirit, we offer a support
group for bereaved parents.

A Place in My Heart

7 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month
St. Vincent Carmel Professional Office Building
Entrance 3, Breast Center Conference Room on the 1st floor
13450 N. Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
No registration fee required

The St. Vincent Angel Medic Award will be given each year to an EMT or
Paramedic in each of the fire departments in Central Indiana.

The EMT/Paramedic should represent the best the industry has to
offer. This person not only demonstrates proficiency in patient care but
also displays an attitude of professionalism which commands respect
from the candidate’s provider affiliation, patients and their community.
The purpose of this award is to provide public recognition for those
contributions made to patient care that align with the St. Vincent Core
Values:

Wisdom: Integrating excellence and stewardship

Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life

Service of the Poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need